The brief articles below recognize the steps forward taken by our imaginative, resourceful and hard working managers and staff in the last couple of years:
Nov
23
Manawatu Cold Store has commenced preparatory work for expansion, removing vegetation to confirm soil surfaces etc. whilst building consent is processed for additional storage space, freezing and ELAs.
Oct
23
Infrapipe’s tanks – which are cheaper, lighter, greener, more flexible and have a better lead time than GRP or concrete alternatives – are now being used not just for retention or detention but also fire tanks where the Building Code requires buffer tanks of water to supplement the inadequate local supply. This monster in the pic is the latest delivery.
Oct
23
Promains joined the PWWA (Pacific Water and Wastewater Association) in 2022. Very quickly Promains unique approach led to some good relationships and within a year Promains is now the lead supplier to one of the Pacific Island countries water schemes. The first of two containers left our Albany premises in October 2023 – export is now a serious part of the Promains business!
Oct
23
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Galloways has completed a revamp of the much-loved Smartwave 4800 model, redesigning the base of the hull to reduce manufacturing complexity, offer more options to the buyer and use the latest techniques to add further strength to the hull. Seen here is the first hull out of the mould which did not have to undergo destruction testing!
Sep
23
Infrapipe senior staff spent a week in conference with other Krah users, sharing the secrets of their latest applications of the world’s most impressive pipe system. From repairing huge Tokyo sinkholes in a week to restoring Philippine hydropower pipes wrecked by earthquakes to rice farming in Argentina to outfalls laid through Egyptian quicksand (2kpa) to the innovative Tree-Tube system, there were lots of examples of how spiral wound PE improves infrastructure.
Sep
23
Technicool Refrigeration has recently completed the construction of two new cool stores for Plant and Food Research in Te Puke. What sets these cool stores apart is their utilization of CO2 refrigeration systems, which offer massive environmental benefits compared to traditional refrigerants. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures efficient and reliable cold storage but also highlights the commitment of both Technicool Refrigeration and Plant and Food Research to sustainability.
Sep
23
National Metal has invested further into specialist cutting and fabricating equipment now that it has sufficient space to meet market requirements in its new facility, enabling it to create and maintain logistics assets very cost effectively.
Sep
23
Technicool introduces an environmentally safer hybrid chiller for the Western Bay Of Plenty District Council, replacing outdated air conditioning units that utilized R22 refrigerant with a more sustainable and innovative alternative. The new Mitsubishi Electric Hybrid VRF avoids ozone-damaging refrigerants completely by incorporating water between the Circuit Controller and all indoor units which is both efficient and significantly reduces environmental impact.
Sep
23
Solo’s expertise is now being used throughout the wider Pacific to help improve local services. Our Fusion welding teams have been working in a number of Pacific nations to improve quality of life in areas where running water, drainage and plumbed sewage are not common. For instance, the Fusion team are welding 90mm through to 355mm pipe at the Queen Salote Wharf in Tonga.
Aug
23
Manawatu Cold Store has significantly upgraded the refrigeration capability in its Environmental Loading Area (ELA). “As a consequence of our increased throughput for blasting and then outbound processing, to much moisture was getting introduced into the areas” explained GM Brent Cawthray, “so we got these great units installed and the condensation disappeared immediately. Very happy!”